Stablecoin use in emerging markets soars despite the absence of crypto-friendly regulations and basic banking infrastructure. Will the US catch up to this trend?

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Learn More3 reasons why stablecoin growth thrives globally — Will US follow under Trump?

Despite asset transfer speculation, CZ confirms Binance is not for sale, though the exchange is open to strategic partnerships and mergers. …

Learn MoreCZ Refutes Binance Sale Rumors After Recent Asset Transfers

It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei’s inner circle in advance of Libra’s launch. …

Learn MoreLibra Token’s Co-Creator Claimed He Paid Argentinian President Milei’s Sister

XRP’s price has continued to lose ground despite the positive news. …

Learn MoreRipple (XRP) ETF Edges Closer to Reality with New Milestone

Reeve Collins, one of the original architects behind Tether USD (USDT), is backing a new yield-bearing stablecoin project called Pi Protocol. Collins co-founded Tether alongside Brock Pierce and Craig Sellars and served as its first CEO from 2013 to 2015.  According to a Bloomberg News report, the decentralized stablecoin will launch in the second half […]

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Learn MoreTether co-founder backs new yield-bearing decentralized stablecoin

Blockaid plans to use the funds for growth research and development as demand for onchain security tools is expected to rise.

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Learn MoreSecurity platform Blockaid raises $50M in Series B funding

BTC has dumped to a two-week low of its own. …

Learn MoreXRP, ADA, and SOL Tumble, Driving Liquidations Above $300M

SHIB’s price has declined by more than 25% on a 30-day scale. …

Learn MoreAnother Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Crash Ahead? 3 Factors Driving Bearish Sentiment

The payments are being distributed in U.S. dollars through BitGo and Kraken. …

Learn MoreFTX’s Initial $1.2B Payout Process to Creditors Is Underway

Russian energy provider Rosseti reportedly saw a significant financial hit due to illegal crypto mining in 2024, with losses amounting to approximately 1.3 billion rubles ($14.2 million). On Feb. 18, local media outlet Tass reported that Rosseti said these losses stem from unauthorized electricity consumption across multiple regions, with the North Caucasus Grid alone accounting […]

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Learn MoreRussian energy giant Rosseti faces $14.2 million loss from illegal crypto mining